Examination of a Theoretical Model of Self-transformation in Para-athletes

研究一：本研究的主要目的是探讨辅助运动员自尊的多维层次模型。第二个目的是确定身体自我知觉是否与各种人口统计变量有关。结果表明，身体自我价值感不起中介作用。回归分析表明身体自我知觉是由身体自我知觉决定的。研究2：本研究的目的是考察聋人运动员在自尊上的性别差异和运动竞赛水平。另一个目的是评估自尊与年龄、参加运动的时间长短和DSE之间的关系。回归分析表明，除公众自我意识外，DSE对自尊各维度均有显著的预测作用。因此，DSE可以在某些方面增强自尊。

STUDY 1: The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the multidimensional hierarchical model of self-esteem in para-athletes. The second purpose was to determine if physical self-perception was related to various demographic variables. Results indicated that physical self-worth did not mediate the relation. Regression analysis indicated that physical self-perception was determined by DSE.STUDY 2: The purpose of this study was to examine differences in self-esteem by gender and the level of competition in sport in deaf athletes. An additional purpose was to assess the association of self-esteem with age, length of participation in sport, and DSE. Regression analysis indicated that DSE significantly predicted self-esteem subscales except public self-consciousness. Thus, DSE can enhance some aspects of self-esteem.